When you are looking to buy a house in Myrtle Beach, SC, we know you have your choice of realtors to choose from. And since it is such a large decision and costly purchase you want to make sure that you find the right agent to serve you during the process. Because you are on the hunt for a real stage agent to work with, you may start noticing how many agents use eye-catching marketing material, a catchy tagline, or a testimonial that pulls at your heartstrings. And for these reasons, you may think that they are the best person or team to go with.
But we want to caution you that just because the real estate agent seems successful and credible from their marketing material does not always mean that they are the best person to serve you. And as you may have guessed, that is what we are going to be covering in today’s blog post. We hope the information below helps to give you a better idea of the characteristics and traits that you should be looking for in a real estate agent, and how finding the right agent to work with can make all the difference in your home-buying experience. Enjoy!
Does it really matter what real estate agent I use when buying a house?
Simply put, yes. Some people think that hiring just any real estate agent during the home-buying process is sufficient, and friends we are here today to tell you that is just not the case. Buying a home is a fun, exciting, and time-consuming journey. There are a lot of factors that go into showings, making offers, and the eventual closing of the house. And since there is so much that goes into this process, you want to make sure that you have the right person standing in your corner working hard for you and your best interests.
Whether you are looking to purchase an investment property, find a retirement home or a beach house, or are a first-time homebuyer, you want to have the best real estate agent and team standing next to you each step of the way. We oftentimes will see people use a friend of a friend or a family member as their agent, and while this is not always a bad idea, we find that more times than not it is not a good buying experience. Just because you have a connection to an agent does not mean that you necessarily should go with them. You want to vet out their experience, success rate, and what customers are saying about them before you jump into bed with them. Your real estate agent becomes your new BFF – make sure they are someone that will do right by you.
What traits should I look for in a real estate agent?
There are many traits that you should look for when choosing a real estate agent and keeping them in the back of your mind will ensure you are making a good, informed decision. The first trait is making sure that your real estate agent is knowledgeable not only about the neighborhood you are looking to buy in but also about staying up to date on what is happening in the local market and the latest topics in real estate. Having an agent that is knowledgeable in all things real estate will ensure they are able to serve you best and stay at the forefront of the real estate market. On that same note, you want to make sure that your agent understands the local housing market in order to help educate you on what you can expect from certain areas and neighborhoods.
Attention to detail and organization are other traits that you want to look for in a real estate agent. As we spoke about briefly above, there is a lot that goes into purchasing a home and you want to ensure that your agent pays close attention to each and every detail along the way, as well as stays organized and communicative throughout the process. This will help things run smoothly and help avoid costly errors that can end up wasting your time. Another trait to look for in an agent is someone who is honest and has integrity. Especially if you are a first-time home buyer, you want to make sure that the agent you put your trust into during this process is going to correctly guide you through uncharted waters. And finding an agent that has a good professional reputation, as well as a long and successful real estate career is a good way of vetting the agents’ ethical standards and integrity. You want to stay away from agents who will try and lead you into a bad purchase just because their commission will be lucrative.
Lastly, and one of the most important in our opinion, is to find a real estate agent that will work hard for you. It is one thing to be really smart and educated in the real estate market but at the end of the day all that does not mean a whole lot if your agent is sitting at their desk not working to find the right home for you and your family. The best agents are the ones that are out in the field, networking, connecting, and working endlessly to find exactly what you are looking for and making all your ‘wants’ and ‘wishes’ in a home a reality.
What should I do if I am interested in buying (or listing) my house in Myrtle Beach, SC?
Many people think that they can go online, search different websites, and can find the home of their dreams. And we are sorry to say that things just do not work that way. As we spelled out above, it is so important to have the right real estate agent by your side during the home-buying process. Not only will the right agent save you from many potential pitfalls that can prove to be costly, but a lot of the time agents will have inside information on homes that are not listed yet and give you a wider range of options that can fit your desired criteria. And that is where we come in.
As we always talk about, if you are looking to purchase or sell a home in Myrtle Beach, SC gives our team here at Jerry Pinkas Real Estate Experts a call today. Our experienced team has worked with numerous individuals, couples, and families to find them their perfect home in the Myrtle Beach area and we know we can do the same for you. We understand the characteristics and traits it takes to be successful in real estate because we exemplify them every day to our clients. Why have average when you can have exceptional? This is what we do, we do it every day and we are good at it. Give us a call today!
What are clients saying about Jerry Pinkas Reality?
One of our main passions here at Jerry Pinkas Real Estate Experts is our clients, which is why we strive every day to provide the best real estate experience for them possible. We are fortunate in our own right to work with some pretty incredible people and are proud of the exceptionally positive feedback we have received throughout the years. Not only do our clients feel like their needs and wants are being heard, but they appreciate the dedication and energy that we give day in and day out until the final document is signed. We know how important reputation is, especially within real estate, and we are so pleased that we have been able to make a positive impact on so many individuals and families in the Myrtle Beach, SC community.
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